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Financials see market forward
Aussie stocks advanced by around 1.5% on Tuesday. A poor lead from the US was largely ignored by local investors who poured funds into local banks.
Headline News
ASX reports strong December trading
ASX said trading volumes in December were significantly above levels in December 2007. The company said trading in banks and other blue chips helped underpin activity.
Valad realises $65m from M4/M7 position
Valad said it had achieved early realisation of its M4M7 Eastern Creek VCS position. The company said it would realise approximately $65 million from the position.
Leighton to writedown $170m on investments
Leighton Holdings said the falling value of its toll-road investments would reduce its half-year result by $170m. The company cited the global financial crisis as the reason for the writedowns.
Warehouse Group December sales fall
The Warehouse Group said sales for the last ten weeks were down 2.5% compared to the same period last year. The company said it expected adjusted NPAT for the 1H to be similar to last year.
Gunns' pulp mill delayed again
The Federal Government has not fully approved Gunns' pulp mill in Tasmania. Peter Garrett said more studies on effluent treatment were needed before he could sign-off on the project.
Warrant News
ABN Amro: Cochlear - 10 bull points
Healthcare stocks have lived up to expectations and acted as a relative safe haven in 2008. COH has been no exception, however we still believe the stock represents great value and defensive qualities in the current market.
ABN Amro: Telstra - A buying opportunity
Yesterday, the Government excluded TLS from the NBN RFP process because it did not submit an SME plan. While the move is negative for sentiment, it has thrown up a great buying opportunity in the stock following an 11% drop yesterday.
ABN Amro: Big 4 Banks - Bad debts to rise
WBC announcement of a $2.5bln institutional placement highlights the pressure on bank balance sheets.
Feature
Weekly Feature: Capital is king once more in banking
Are Westpac and Commonwealth now in desperate capital raising mode?
Rudi's Message: From disappointment to hope, and back
One of the better things I have done this year is identifying the opposing bear market forces as "hope" and "disappointment".
Float Files: Floats dry up
IPO activity has fallen significantly in the first half of fiscal 2009 with 34 listings, down 80% compared to last year's corresponding period. The IPO drought is expected to continue into the second half.
Economic News: 2009 - Asia to slow, but still grow
With China slowing, exports from the Asian region slumping, 2009 isn't looking as upbeat as even the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank suggested this week in their latest surveys of the region.
Hot Topics: The year of the bull?
The ASX will lead the recovery next year, with eight market watchers tipping an average rise of 26% for the year.
Off The Chart: Stockradar: Newcrest (NCM)
Are we ready for a bite at the Newcrest (NCM) cherry? Are we ready for resurgence in the gold price and a new attack on US$1000?
Todd's Trading Room: Is it a very merry Christmas?
This is it the final edition of Todd's Trading Room for the year and what a year we've had. Where do I start?
